Field Notes

A curated collection of stories, perspectives, and media that document our work, our people, and the evolving landscape of food justice in Mississippi.

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Inaugural Catherine Coleman Literary Arts, Food, and Justice Summer Program
Jackson State University
A new summer program brings high school students into conversations about food and justice through writing, mentorship, and immersive learning.
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You Had to Be There: Working Toward Equity in Jackson, Mississippi
Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future
An in-depth look at place-based equity work in Mississippi through the lens of partnership, memory, and movement building.
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Mississippi Food Systems Policy Scan
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A statewide snapshot of food systems policy, developed in partnership with Harvard and other network partners.
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Faces of the Farm Bill
Modern Farmer
A candid story from farmers and Mississippi food leaders about the lived realities behind farm bill policy—and why it matters now more than ever.
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Growing Regional Food Systems and Economies
Alliance Mississippi
An overview of our systems-level approach to food justice and how we’re helping build sustainable, values-aligned regional economies.
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